Vintage turntable question

@pindac ,

Everything I've read about these old Denons is that if you get one, priority one is a recap. Something about (and I'm probably going to screw this up) if the caps go it takes out the ic chip(s)? A board? and it's allegedly impossible to find a replacement. Something like that. It's apparently a peace of mind thing. The platter is silent as can be. I'm just curious if these old tables are that good that it's worth it to get it in prime condition. Thanks for the reply.

@pindac, that is good to know.

With your experience with the DP80 and other vintage turntables, in your opinion is this a desirable pick up?

@larryi ,

Yeah, with what you and pindac wrote and what I read, a total recap is wise.

Now I have to weigh the cost of all of that as opposed to getting a decent quality new table.

Hoping some guys who own one will chime in and let me know their opinion if it’s worth it. I’m now leaning toward it’s a lot of hubbub with an old table as opposed to something newer and simpler.

Well, what the heck.

$250 isn't much of a lay out in this nutty hobby. Going to buy it and see what it takes to get it in top shape. I think it will be an interesting project.

Thanks, all!